What’s C# & Why Are We Learning It?
C# (pronounced “C-sharp”) is a powerful and fun programming language used to build video games, apps, and websites. It’s the main language used in Unity, one of the world’s most popular game engines—so if you’ve ever dreamed of making your own game, this is a great place to start!
Why C# is Awesome for Young Coders
Game Development Ready – C# is the language behind many cool games made in Unity.
Beginner-Friendly – It’s easy to read and great for learning how real-world code works.
Build Real Projects – From simple “Hello World” programs to interactive games, you’ll create things you can actually play and share.
What You’ll Learn
In our new C# track, you’ll:
- Write your first lines of C# code
- Understand how computers follow instructions
- Build simple programs and games
- Explore Unity and how it brings your code to life
Check out our starter project on GitHub:
Hello World in C#
Who Is This For?
This track is perfect for:
- Kids who’ve tried Scratch or Python and want to level up
- Gamers who want to learn how games are made
- Curious minds ready to explore a new language
What You’ll Need
- A computer with internet access
- Visual Studio or another C# editor (we’ll help you set it up!)
- Your imagination and a willingness to try something new and mentors?
Tools to Become a Coding Ninja!
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See below: How to Set Up a GitHub Account and
Download GitHub Desktop
We will also continue 3D Unity Level 1/2:
Unity is a development environment for making games, virtual environments, visual novels, digital animations, and more. You can use Unity to develop 2D and 3D cross-platform games for PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and the internet.
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How to Set Up a GitHub Account and Download GitHub Desktop
Hey future coders! Follow these super fun steps to start your adventure with GitHub and make your own projects or collaborate with others! See Philly CoderDojo Github Account Setup*